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Night Eyes (The Detective Temeke Crime Series Book 2) by Claire Stibbe

Night Eyesis the second book in the Temeke Crime Series by Claire Stibbe and is even more fascinating than the first. Once again Detectives David Temeke and Malin Santiago are called on to investigate a bizarre crime. This time the twelve year old son of Albuquerque Mayor Bill Oliver has been kidnapped. Adam Oliver isn’t your ordinary pre-teen; he’s a Boy Scout whose nickname, Night Eyes, is only one indication of his skills. After seeing his father, the Mayor, shot by kidnapper Ramsey, he manages to hold things together long enough to leave a few clues for the detectives to follow.

The growing relationship between Adam and his kidnapper is intriguing as they develop a peculiar bond of friendship. It’s obvious Ramsey has no intention of harming the boy nor does he seem particularly interested in the ransom money. Ramsey’s focus seems to be spending time with his hostage.

As Ramsey and Adam navigate the wild woods of New Mexico, Temeke and Santiago attempt to piece together the clues to the kidnapper’s identity. I enjoyed the interplay between Temeke and his fellow investigators but what truly held my interest was the growing relationship between Ramsey and Adam. In addition there are not so subtle hints about the involvement of the Mayor and his wife Raine in the kidnapping.

The underlying stories of a serial killer on the loose, Raine Oliver’s relationship with her husband, and the suggestion some huge part of the puzzle holds the answer to the events kept me reading far past my bedtime. Even when I figured out part of the mystery I was driven to learn what the final resolution would be.

Stibbe did not disappoint as she concluded the story with a painful if rewarding climax. Temeke’s brilliant insight into the criminal mind once again contributes to a satisfying conclusion.

I’m eagerly looking forward to the next book in this series and the further development of the relationship between Temeke and Santiago. Kudos to Stibbe for creating a convincing set of characters in a tightly woven plot. Keep up the good work because I am definitely hooked!

6 thoughts on “Night Eyes (The Detective Temeke Crime Series Book 2) by Claire Stibbe”

I love your writing styles; both your skill with ancient Egypt in your historical fiction and your ability to create a solid suspense story with the Temeke series. I’m looking forward to the next book!

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After 13 years as a social worker of sorts I decided it was time to do what I had planned when I was in the fifth grade; I decided it is time to write. I have a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from East Tennessee State University with concentrations in Psychology and Sociology. I studied Media Arts at Long Island University In Brooklyn and Guerilla Film Making at Pellissippi State University. I have a Masters Level Certification in Forensic Document Examination. My first full-length book "View From the Sixth Floor: An Oswald Tale" is available on amazon.com and my latest book "Riddle" was released on Amazon in June 2015. My third novel "Carved Wooden Heart" an erotic romance written with Starla Hartless is now available. I recently released "Stolen Gypsy", another thriller. For quicker reads try my novelettes released through Electric Eclectic Books. As a Domestic Violence survivor and thriver I am involved with local DV Support Groups. Besides writing I love to travel, enjoy photography, reading, and film.With 4 grown children and 6 grandchildren, and a great-grandson. I have led a busy life. The best is yet to come...
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After 13 years as a social worker of sorts I decided it was time to do what I had planned when I was in the fifth grade; I decided it is time to write. I have a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from East Tennessee State University with concentrations in Psychology and Sociology. I studied Media Arts at Long Island University In Brooklyn and Guerilla Film Making at Pellissippi State University. I have a Masters Level Certification in Forensic Document Examination. My first full-length book "View From the Sixth Floor: An Oswald Tale" is available on amazon.com and my latest book "Riddle" was released on Amazon in June 2015. My third novel "Carved Wooden Heart" an erotic romance written with Starla Hartless is now available. I recently released "Stolen Gypsy", another thriller. For quicker reads try my novelettes released through Electric Eclectic Books. As a Domestic Violence survivor and thriver I am involved with local DV Support Groups. Besides writing I love to travel, enjoy photography, reading, and film.With 4 grown children and 6 grandchildren, and a great-grandson. I have led a busy life. The best is yet to come...